Junior Project Manager / Business Analyst

AQR • Greenwich, CT

69d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998. At AQR, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We're determined to know what makes financial markets tick - and we'll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation. The Engineering Program Management group within the Engineering department at AQR Capital Management is seeking a Project Manager / Business Analyst. The team manages firmwide initiatives, conducts business analysis, and partners with development teams to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 0-3 years in project management / business analysis or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in technology, finance, or relevant work experience.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confidence to build relationships with colleagues, managers, and business users.
• Ability to multi-task, take ownership of issues and follow through accordingly.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and adept at navigating ambiguity.
• Flexibility to work individually, in a team, across teams and with different management levels and personalities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with software development teams.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation to delivery.
• Partner with development leads on resource forecasting and capacity planning.
• Manage and prioritize discretionary change requests.
• Document process flows and system details for firm wide applications.
• Participate in gathering functional business requirements for projects.
• Maintain project tracking, ensuring tasks and priorities are up to date and reflect team progress.
• Facilitate meetings and ensure outcomes are clearly documented, owned, and executed.
• Produce executive level reports and dashboards, providing transparency on development activity and progress.
• Drive ongoing improvements to current processes.
• Build strong business / engineering relationships strengthening collaboration and alignment.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Annual discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees